Danica Patrick to fans who booed her at Pocono: 'I'm a f------ person'

Danica Patrick had a discussion with some fans at Pocono who booed her as she was walking back from pit road at Pocono on Friday.

A man appeared to walk into a pass-through to get Patrick’s autograph as she walked from pit road to the garage. He was stopped by security, and Patrick acknowledged the man’s presence and — if he was asking for an autograph — refused to sign.

“Since I’m old, instead of taking the booing, I want to tell you guys … I do the best I can. I mean, if you’re a real fan you know that I’m not just — my job is not to sign autographs, right? My job is to drive a car and to tell the crew chief what’s going on.

“I don’t appreciate the booing. It hurts my feelings. I’m a f——— person, you know what I mean? I’m a person too. I have feelings.”

Patrick continued talking to fans for a few more seconds before walking away.

Her future in NASCAR will likely be the topic of speculation as the summer goes on. Patrick’s contract with Stewart-Haas Racing expires at the end of the 2018 season and according to Sports Business Journal, the two parties are “reviewing their options” about potentially ending the contract a year early.